Archive for May 2017

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to report a marked increase in membership growth this committee year, welcoming on board 26 new members since July 2016. These figures represent a 37% year-on-year increase, with the BSIA welcoming 19 members during the July 2015 – May 2016 committee year. This strong growth rate serves…

On Thursday 1st June 2017 at 15:00 BST (10:00 EST), the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be co-hosting a webinar with the United States’ Security Industry Association (SIA). Titled ‘Stopping vehicular attacks: how we can protect against the latest terror weapon’, the webinar will explore the role of the security industry in tackling the…

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that the Mexican financial group, Banorte, has standardised on Boon Edam’s Swinglane 900 optical turnstiles and Winglock access gates at its new headquarters in Monterrey, the Koi Tower, and a major location in Mexico City. The turnstiles and gates were…

RISCO Group, the leading global manufacturer of end-to-end solutions for the professional security market, will launch at IFSEC 2017 a range of new products providing benefits for the professional installer as well as the end user. Delivering a powerful upgrade to the 2015 PSI Intruder Product of the Year, AgilityTM3, the new AgilityTM4 wireless solution…

MAY 2017 – Mul-T-Lock’s ENTR® Smart Door Lock has won a premier product innovation award from global connected home publication, SMAhome. The ENTR® lock was selected from among 28 smart home product finalists to receive the overall Popularity Award for 2017. SMAhome awards are judged anonymously by a jury of industry insiders, including system integrators…

Barrier Components Ltd., exhibitors at each FIT Show since it started in 2013, is celebrating a credible 30 years in business this year at the show. Each year they have exhibited brand new products at FIT and 2017 will be no exception. Their product focus this year is on their expanded balustrade offer, now including…

Helping businesses to navigate the complex world of cyber security is the aim of a new event taking place in Scotland on Friday 2nd June, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC). Taking place at Tulliallan Police College in Kincardine, the informative seminar is free…

As of Friday 5th May 2017, the paper £5 note will be officially withdrawn from circulation and no longer legal tender. While Banks, Building Societies and the Post Office are likely to accept notes after this date, paper £5 notes can also be exchanged at the Bank of England, either in person or by post,…

Specialist security provider Allegion has appointed Pete Hancox as Commercial Leader of its UK and Ireland businesses to build and lead strategic partnerships in specification. Hancox joins Allegion UK in Birmingham from his recent role as Client Services Director for HP Doors. He will also be in charge of overseeing Ireland’s commercial activity. Hancox is…

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Stephen Lampett to the position of Technical Manager, following two successful years as the Association’s Technical Officer. The announcement follows the resignation of Paul Phillips, who leaves the BSIA at the end of May to pursue a new role within the security industry. With over 20 years’…